I agree with this. In fact it is probably more important when playing a really good D like the Ravens. If the Saints can minimize TOs, they'll win. If we do not, then the Ravens will capitalize on them and we'll lose.

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i voted for our passing game. i think brees' ability to get the quick releases will open up the run game. if brees keeps the 8th man out of the box, that will open things up for deuce. of course we have to win the to battle, but that is something you plan to do every game. a good short passing game will help the run and keep our offense on the field and our D rested. I don't think billick will be able to open up his offense like he did in minn, he just doesn't have the personel.

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Well one thing that I think is the major necesity for winning is clock management. If we manage the clock well and don't allow the offense (who isnt that strong) on the field, we can simply get a good lead. Also another key is red zone scoring. We need the red zone TD's which we h ave failed to get many times. It will be very important to get these.